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2015-19-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

Effective: Nov 3, 2015 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

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2012-19-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Oct 24, 2012 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours or before further flight, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

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2012-03-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: A 'machined-from-billet' HA-6 carburetor having a loose mixture control sleeve that rotated in the carburetor body causing restriction of fuel and power loss.

Effective: Mar 27, 2012 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already done.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

2011-18-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Model IO-720-A1B Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a crankshaft due to incorrect parts installed, specifically improper counterweight washers.

Effective: Sep 29, 2011 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Model IO-720-A1B Reciprocating Engines

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2010-07-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers

Unsafe Condition: Separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine due to a rough surface finish on the turbine wheel shaft exceeding allowable limits, which disrupts the hydrodynamic layer of oil between the shaft...

Effective: Apr 19, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers

2009-26-12 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks at the head-to-barrel interface of ECi cylinder assemblies, leading to cylinder head separation and potential engine failure, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

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2004-10-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating Engines; Correction

Unsafe Condition: This document makes corrections to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-14, applicable to Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming), direct-drive reciprocating engines that was published in the ...

Effective: Jun 28, 2004 Category: engine Compliance: section

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating Engines

2003-14-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Rotary fuel pump leaks, which could result in an engine failure, engine fire, and damage to or loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Aug 14, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever o...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

2002-12-07 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Complete loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine, possibly leading to fire, caused by oil leakage between the converter plate and accessory housing.

Effective: Jul 3, 2002 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight for initial replacement and inspection; within 50 hours time-in-service for...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

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98-17-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming and Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Crankshafts exhibiting heat check cracking of the nitrided bearing surfaces which led to crankshaft cracking and subsequent failure.

Effective: Oct 19, 1998 Category: engine Compliance: Effective October 19, 1998.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming and Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating Engines

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98-01-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Precision Airmotive Corporation Carburetors

Unsafe Condition: Disruption of fuel flow to the engine resulting in failure to attain rated power, power loss in flight, and forced landings.

Effective: Feb 13, 1998 Category: appliance Compliance: Prior to further flight for initial inspection and repairs. Repetitive inspections at each annual...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Precision Airmotive Corporation Carburetors

97-15-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Avco Lycoming and Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Piston pin failure, which could result in engine failure, due to defective piston pins not meeting manufacturing specifications.

Effective: Aug 12, 1997 Category: engine Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD for engines with 45+ hou...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avco Lycoming and Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

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95-26-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Aviation Gasoline

Effective: Jan 24, 1996 Category: engine

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines

95-07-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Connecting rod bolt failures due to unmarked suspect unapproved bolts with inadequate material selection, small fillet radii, and machining grooves, leading to engine failure.

Effective: Apr 12, 1995 Category: engine Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

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93-19-04

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Airworthiness Directives; PRECISION AIRMOTIVE (formerly Facet Aerospace Products (formerly Marvel-Schebler)) Model MA3, MA3A, MA3PA, MA3SPA, and MA4SPA Carburetors

Unsafe Condition: Disruption of fuel flow to the engine, resulting in engine power loss, engine failure, and damage to the aircraft.

Effective: Oct 18, 1993 Category: appliance Compliance: Prior to further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PRECISION AIRMOTIVE (formerly Facet Aerospace Products (formerly Marvel-Schebler)) Model MA3, MA3A, MA3PA, MA3SPA, and MA4SPA Carburetors

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92-12-05

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TEXTRON LYCOMING Models O-320, IO-320, LIO-320, AIO-320, AEIO-320, O-340, O-360, LO-360, HO-360, VO-360, IVO-360, IO-360, AIO-360, HIO-360, LHIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, TO-360, LTO-360, TIO-360, O-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480, IGO-480, GO-480, O-540 (excluding models O-540-J and O-540-L), VO-540, IO-540 (excluding model IO-540-W), HIO-540, AEIO-540, IGSO-540, IGO-540, TVO-540, TIVO-540, IVO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, TIO-541, TIGO-541, and IO-720 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Piston pin failure or piston release and engine failure due to piston pins, Part Number LW-14077, purchased from June 18, 1991, through August 5, 1991.

Effective: Jul 10, 1992 Category: engine Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date (July 10, 1992) for engines with >75 hou...

Why matched: TEXTRON LYCOMING Models O-320, IO-320, LIO-320, AIO-320, AEIO-320, O-340, O-360, LO-360, HO-360, VO-360, IVO-360, IO-360, AIO-360, HIO-360, LHIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, TO-360, LTO-360, TIO-360, O-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480, IGO-480, GO-480, O-540 (excluding models O-540-J and O-540-L), VO-540, IO-540 (excluding model IO-540-W), HIO-540, AEIO-540, IGSO-540, IGO-540, TVO-540, TIVO-540, IVO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, TIO-541, TIGO-541, and IO-720 Series Engines

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90-04-06 R1

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TEXTRON LYCOMING Models All Textron Lycoming Four Cylinder Piston Engines

Unsafe Condition: Oil line fracture and loss of engine oil due to abrasions, cracks, oil leaks, improper installation of cushion type support clamps or clips, or aluminum connecting nuts and fittings.

Effective: May 28, 1991 Category: engine Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time in service or whenever the propeller governor oil line is removed, ...

Why matched: TEXTRON LYCOMING Models All Textron Lycoming Four Cylinder Piston Engines

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79-04-05

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AVCO LYCOMING All fuel injected Lycoming series engines

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the P/N 2529192 regulator diaphragm stem assembly causing in-flight power loss.

Effective: Sep 26, 1979 Category: engine Compliance: within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomp...

Why matched: AVCO LYCOMING All fuel injected Lycoming series engines

79-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix Model D-2000/D-2200 Series (Green Distributor Block Only) Six-and-Eight-Cylinder Magnetos

Unsafe Condition: Loose distributor block bushings may cause magneto failure, resulting in loss of engine power.

Effective: Jun 19, 1979 Category: appliance Compliance: Within the next 10 hours in service after June 19, 1979, and every 25 hours thereafter until gree...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix Model D-2000/D-2200 Series (Green Distributor Block Only) Six-and-Eight-Cylinder Magnetos

78-23-10

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AVCO LYCOMING All fuel injected Lycoming series engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the center body bellows seal assembly causing an over rich condition and in-flight power loss.

Effective: Nov 7, 1978 Category: engine Compliance: within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: AVCO LYCOMING All fuel injected Lycoming series engines

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